Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute.

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  • Rhonda Leech, 2005

    floral design/interior plantscape

    Rhonda is a cashier for Sheetz. She resides in Montoursville.

  • Jacob Vough, 2003

    electric power generation technology

    Jacob is a field service representative for Kubota Tractor Corp. He helps Kubota dealer technicians with service-related issues on large ag tractors, hay equipment and construction equipment. He resides in Markleton.

  • Lee Gauker, 2004

    diesel technology

    Lee is a mechanic/welder for Levan Machine and Truck Equipment. He resides in Fleetwood.

  • Tobias Morelli, 2009

    diesel technology

    Tobias is a vehicle and ground equipment mechanic for Penn State Altoona. He resides in Williamsburg.

  • Jonathan Norris, 2018

    forest technology

    Jonathan is a graduate research assistant at West Virginia University, where he is conducting research on cross-laminated timber and other mass timber products. He completed a Bachelor of Science in wood science technology from WVU in 2018 and is pursuing a Master of Science in forestry. He resides in Morgantown, W.V.

  • David Swanger, 1980

    ornamental horticulture technology: nursery management

    David is vice president, Northern Region, for Davis Landscape. He resides in Hummelstown. He and his wife have two daughters.

  • Tim

    Tim Hornberger, 2001

    landscape/nursery technology

    Tim is a resource conservation technician for the Snyder County Conservation District. He resides in Richfield with his wife and three sons.

  • Jacinda Bonilla, 2021

    heavy construction equipment technology: operator emphasis

    Jacinda is a heavy equipment operator for the Lycoming County Landfill. She resides in Montgomery.

     

  • Jaclyn Wolf, 2019

    landscape/horticulture technology: plant production

    Jaclyn is a landscape supervisor for Liberty Mountain Resort. She resides in Gettysburg.

  • Benjamin Smith, 2005

    environmental technology management

    Benjamin owns KBS Environmental Services. He resides in State College.

  • Jeffrey Walizer, 1993

    landscape/nursery technology

    Jeffrey is a Pennsylvania-certified horticulturalist and a designer for Creative Plantscapes Inc. He resides in Loganton.

  • Artie Cohan, 2020

    diesel technology

    Artie is a diesel technician for Kenworth of Pennsylvania. He resides in Dingmans Ferry.

  • Todd

    Todd Mason, 1991

    landscape/nursery technology

    Todd is senior director of sales and development - turf and ornamental, for Sipcam Agro USA Inc. He is a governing board member of R.I.S.E. and of the Board of Trustees for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Maryland Chapter. He resides in Easton, Md.

  • Mark Vanderlin, 2010

    environmental technology management

    Mark is a senior environmental specialist for McTish, Kunkel and Associates. He resides in Williamsport.

  • Rebecca (Brown) Anderson, 2019

    plastics and polymer engineering technology

    Rebecca is a quality engineer for C&J Industries. She resides in Cochranton.

  • Kathy

    Kathy Curry, 1977

    forest technology

    Kathy is a global strategic sourcing specialist for Restek Corp., a manufacturer of chromatography columns, sample preparation and collection products, reference standards, and instrument accessories. It provides tools to monitor the quality of air, water, soil, foods, botanicals, pharmaceuticals, and chemical and petroleum products. She says: "I have one son who is married with two sons of his own, and that makes me a grandma!  I enjoy spending time with my family.  I'm working full time and traveling, and have no plans to retire yet." She resides in Clearfield.

  • Jessica Frank, 2013

    graphic communications management

    Jessica is a project manager - IT for RR Donnelley. She married Dan Hickel '13, heavy construction equipment technology, in October 2019, and they welcomed a son, Eric, in May 2021. They reside in Ephrata.

  • Andrew

    Andrew Smith, 2018

    aviation technology and applied management

    Andrew is a lead passenger service manager for Atlas Air. He married Brittany Terpstra '17, web and interactive media, on Sept. 25, 2021. They met their first year at Penn College and reside in Wilkes-Barre.

  • Brittany

    Brittany Terpstra, 2017

    web and interactive media

    Brittany is the associate director of web services for Wilkes University. She married her college sweetheart, Andrew Smith '18, aviation technology and applied management, on Sept. 25, 2021, at Edgewood Country Club in Drums. Attached photo shows alumni (and their partners) in attendance at the wedding. The couple resides in Wilkes-Barre.

  • Richard Baus III, 2002

    construction management

    Richard is a construction specialist for Urban Engineers Inc. On Oct. 31, 2021, he completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in finance from Holy Family University with a 4.0 GPA. He recently applied for a Doctorate of Education cohort that begins January 2023. He resides in Levittown.

  • Andrea (Stahl) Featherstone, 2007

    accounting

    Andrea is a senior financial consultant for Workday Inc. She resides in Lewisburg.

  • Kevin Hickman, 2008

    physician assistant

    Kevin is a PA for Geisinger. He holds a doctorate in medical science and master's degrees in jurisprudence (health law) and heath care administration. In 2021, he published two peer reviewed articles in the Journal of the American Academy of PAs (July and November issues). He resides in Dallas, Pa.

  • Kate

    Kate Ruggiero, 2020

    aviation technology

    Kate is an aircraft paint specialist for Duncan Aviation. She resides in Battle Creek, Mich.

  • Kevin Imes, 2003

    building construction technology and construction management

    Kevin is a construction project manager for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. He resides in Palmyra.

  • Kyle Bomboy, 2017

    physician assistant

    Kyle is a pulmonary critical care physician assistant for Wellspan Health - York Hospital. He resides in York.

  • Patrick Gregory, 2017

    heating, ventilation & air conditioning design technology

    Patrick is a refrigeration technician for REMCO. He resides in Berwick.

  • Matthew Jurado, 2016

    accounting

    Matthew is manager, fulfillment center optimization, for Chewy. "I am responsible for optimizing Chewy Fulfillment centers across the U.S. I have a small team that make a large impact within the Chewy organization as a whole. We leverage statistical modeling, machine learning, and simulation packages to drive down costs as a whole for individual customer fulfillment." He resides in Forty Fort.

  • Dan Chapman, 2002

    architectural technology

    Dan is the senior estimating manager for Construction Specialties Inc. He resides in Watsontown.

  • Chelsea Zimmerman, 2016

    dental hygiene

    Chelsea is a registered dental hygienist for Heartland Dental. She married her best friend in October 2020. They reside in Williamstown.

  • Megan Wright, 2012

    physician assistant

    Megan is a PA for University of Maryland Medical Center, where she performs neurorehabilitation consultations. She resides in Towson, Md.

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